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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term epaulette?
(a) The name of the pants of an officer's uniform
(b) Decoration on the front of an officer's uniform
(c) The name of the jacket that is part of the officer's uniform
(d) Shoulder decoration on an officer's uniform

2. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?
(a) Scared
(b) Ambivalent
(c) Resigned
(d) Thrilled

3. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?
(a) There was a language breakdown
(b) The waiter made mistakes in their order
(c) Stephen ordered some
(d) They wanted to try something new

4. Who sabotaged Jack's chances for acquiring the French privateer?
(a) Secretary
(b) Doctor
(c) Govenor
(d) Commandant

5. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?
(a) Prize money
(b) Surgical prowess
(c) Music
(d) Strange and new people

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?

2. Which of the following terms best describes the type of thoughts Jack had when Maturin elbowed him during the concert?

3. What did Maturin accuse Jack of doing incorrectly during the concert?

4. Which is Stephen's native country?

5. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?

(see the answer key)

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